2007 Domaines Schlumberger Les Princes Abbés Pinot Gris

Specs:

2007 Domaines Schlumberger Les Princes Abbés Pinot Gris

Alsace

France

13% Alcohol

100% Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

http://www.domaines-schlumberger.com/

$19.00

Notes:

Pinot Gris is definitely not my go to white wine to be honest. When I hear Pinot Grigio I think of the watery overproduced white wines found on the shelves of your local supermarket. However, Pinot Gris is quite a different style than your everyday Pinot Grigio. The aromas and the taste are much more concentrated and much less acidic. To add to that, Pinot Gris produced in the Alsace region of France are also much different than the style produced anywhere else. The cool Northern climate there produces wines with a great balance of acid as well as powerful fruit flavors. This Pinot Gris definitely follows that style.

The color is a clear straw with some hints of light gold and is pretty light in intensity. Aromas of honey, white florals, citrus, and golden delicious apples are on the nose. The taste is medium in intensity with medium acid and a great balance of alcohol. Nothing is overpowering or unbalanced. Flavors of spice, honey, apple and citrus are present. There is also a pretty viscous quality to this wine and lends to its medium to heavy mouthfeel. This wine is definitely young but not in a bad way. It is quite refreshing while at the same time pretty fruit forward.

This wine would pair quite well with salty cheeses such as blue cheese or as a dessert wine in itself.